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Termination for repeated late payment: Providence v Hexagon

Cashflow is critical in the construction industry. We commonly see situations where an Employer or Contractor repeatedly make late payments to their Contractor or Sub-Contractors, …

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Pay when paid clauses

Are ‘pay when paid’ clauses in construction contracts ever acceptable? ‘Pay when paid’ clauses seek to make payment to one party conditional on payment being …

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Construction Insolvency – What are the warning signs and how can you protect your position?

Insolvency of parties to construction contracts is not a new challenge to the construction industry, but recently it has become more prevalent. Often, if a …

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Omissions in Construction Contracts

Omission Impossible: When your work can be taken away and what you can do about it Having work omitted from your scope can be more …

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NEC Contracts

The NEC Construction and Engineering Contract The NEC contract continues to grow in popularity. You might be tendering for a project on the NEC form …

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JCT Contracts

Do you need advice or assistance in relation to a JCT contract? Have you been asked to sign a JCT contract, and you are unsure …

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Pay now and argue later, or else!

Failure to issue payment notices on time Contractors and sub-contractors should be familiar with the principle that if they apply for payment, then the employer …

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Letters of Intent in Construction

Are letters of intent more trouble than they’re worth? Work on construction projects sometimes begins with a crucial decision: to commence work under a Letter …

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Construction delay claims – extension of time

When and how to claim extension of time on construction contracts Many construction projects suffer from delay. Contractors often have their hands full with trying …

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